Turkcoin? Turkey Politician Advises National Crypto To Profit From Bitcoin

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Turkcoin? Turkey Politician Advises National Crypto To Profit From Bitcoin

A senior Turkish politician has repeated claims from the country’s deputy prime minister that it will seek to create ‘Turkcoin,’ its own national cryptocurrency.

P2P Sports Betting Platform BetterBetting Announces HitBTC Listing

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P2P Sports Betting Platform BetterBetting Announces HitBTC Listing

BetterBetting, a blockchain based, decentralized peer-to-peer sports betting system, recently announced its eagerly awaited listing on the HitBTC exchange.

Bitcoin is Back Over $10K, But Rally Looks Weak

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Bitcoin Is Back Over $10K, But Rally Looks Weak

Bitcoin is witnessing a minor corrective rally today, but longer-term gains may be elusive, according to price chart analysis.

Japan's Exchanges Report 669 Cases of Suspected Crypto Money Laundering

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Japan's Exchanges Report 669 Cases of Suspected Crypto Money Laundering

Japan's police agency has said hundreds of cases of suspected money laundering were reported from domestic cryptocurrency exchanges in 2017.

‘Turkcoin’: Turkish Politician Endorses Launching a National Cryptocurrency

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‘Turkcoin’: Turkish Politician Endorses Launch of a National Cryptocurrency

A Turkish lawmaker affiliated with the political party partnering the country’s ruling party has proposed a national cryptocurrency. On bitcoin, the politician suggested the government open its own bitcoin exchange(!).

PR: US Fintech Expert From Prudential Financial Launches Cryptocurrency – Backed Lending Startup Money Token

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PR: US Fintech Expert From Prudential Financial Launches Cryptocurrency – Backed Lending Startup Money Token - Bitcoin News

Alex Rass, blockchain expert and enthusiast with a history of Fintech experience gained at Prudential Financial, Bloomberg and Goldman Sachs has launched a blockchain based financial services ecosystem called MoneyToken. MoneyToken focused on cryptocurrency…

Vitalik Buterin Engages in ‘Fruitful’ Discussions with Thailand’s SEC

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Vitalik Buterin Engages in ‘Fruitful’ Discussions with Thailand’s SEC

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REMME Releases Alpha Version of Its Access Management Protocol

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REMME Releases Alpha Version of Its Access Management Protocol

Less than 10 days after completing a successful token sale, REMME is to release the alpha 0.1.0 version of its Core protocol.

Could Blockchain Impact Gun Control?

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Could Blockchain Impact Gun Control?

As debate rages upon the subject of gun control, a professor at Washington State University has suggested using blockchain technology to make an impact.

Why Venezuela's Citizens Should Worry About a National Cryptocurrency

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Why Venezuela Should Worry About a National Crypto - CoinDesk

While a lot is still unclear about Venezuela's state-backed "petro" token, what is apparent is that many feel it's potentially harmful for its people.